Joel Osteen prays for Perry, believes Romney is a Christian

“I pray for his candidacy, I pray for him as a friend,” he told the Washington Times of Perry, who has made several visits to Lakewood Church over the years.

Osteen disagreed with remarks from Perry supporter Rev. Robert Jeffress, who referred to Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith as a cult.

“I believe that they are Christians. I do not know if it’s the purest form of Christianity like I grew up with, but I know Mormons … and I hear Mitt Romney say, ‘I believe Jesus is the son of God, and I believe he’s my Savior,'” Osteen said. “That’s one of the core issues. I’m sure there are other issues we don’t agree on, but I can say the Baptists and the Methodists and the Catholics don’t agree on everything.”

As pastor of America’s largest church, Osteen likes to keep things positive and doesn’t get political in his sermons, books or messages, though the media often pushes him to comment on current issues. He said in August that he does believe America is a Christian nation and that he’s committed to asking God to continue to bless the country.

“We do pray for the president and for the leaders. I’m a big believer in prayer. I was up there with President Obama during his prayer breakfast,” said Osteen.

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I like Joel Osteen. I am glad he is supporting a Christian like Romney! How could a man of God support Obama who isn’t a christian! I watched Joel last night on tv and what he was preaching about is what I have been going throug for years with my son! I think he’s a man of God who Loves his God and Loves people! Keep up the Good work Joel! And thanks for the message last night! I felt you were speaking to me!

I’ve have always been a big supporter of Joel Osteen, but after finding out that he is supporting Mitt Romney, I could not believe my eyes/ears. I thought Christian are suppose to stick together. I thought Christian are suppose to look and for the poor. Unless Osteen changes his view I will never ever pay attention to him and I would advise my fellow Christian Brothers and Sister to do the same. Joel is fake a– preacher nothing like his Father!!